Mohammed Siraj pace attack News

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has revealed his predicted playing XI for the 1st Test against England, marking the beginning of a new era in Indian Test cricket after the retirements of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Shubman Gill is backed to lead and bat at No.4, while KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal are set to open. Rising star Sai Sudharsan is tipped to debut at No.3, with Karun Nair and Rishabh Pant in the middle order. Shastri’s bowling picks include Bumrah, Siraj, Jadeja, and one of Prasidh Krishna or Arshdeep Singh, depending on Leeds' conditions.

India is set to face Bangladesh in the 1st Test of their much-anticipated series at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. With both teams coming off significant performances—India eyeing a spot in the World Test Championship final and Bangladesh riding high after a historic series win over Pakistan—the stage is set for a thrilling contest. As Rohit Sharma leads a balanced squad, all eyes are on India’s probable playing XI and the strategic decisions that could shape the outcome of this series opener.

One of the most anticipated storylines of the T20 World Cup revolves around the return of the legendary Virat Kohli to the Indian lineup.